Anthony:

I use an LDG AT11MP external auto-tuner with my Icom 718 which is my
portable H
F station.  I understand the AT11MP is now no longer made, and has been
replaced by a somewhat cheaper model.  I think it's called the Z100.

At any rate, if you go to the LDG Electronics web site, you willhave lots of
information to help you.

I think the url is www.ldgelectronics.com

Also, LDG does have a way to use an LM386 chip to get approximate audible
SWR indications.  This is really handy, and the guy at LDG installed it for
me free of charge, since I told him I was blind and could benefit from it.

Hope this helps.

Best 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

----- Original Message -----
From: "Anthony Vece" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 12:11 PM
Subject: EXTERNAL ANTENNA TUNERS!!!


> Hi Everyone;
>
> I know this subject has been discussed before however, I recently
purchased
> a TS2000 and I don't find that the tuner tunes as well as the one in the
570
> did.
> Does anyone have any suggestions as to an external tuner?
>
> Thank you for reading this email.
>
> 73 De Anthony W2AJV
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